part of part of in taxon results in development of olfactory lobe development olfactory cortex development GO:0021989 The progression of the olfactory cortex over time from its initial formation until its mature state. The olfactory cortex is involved in the perception of smell. It receives input from the olfactory bulb and is responsible for the identification of odors. anatomical structure development Vertebrata <vertebrates> olfactory cortex